Students and faculty at UF Levin College of Law discussed transgender rights and the pending decision of the landmark United States Supreme Court case, G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board, at an event Tuesday afternoon.

Boy Scouts of America announced Monday that it will accept scouts based on gender identity, as opposed to the gender listed on an applicant's birth certificate. This will allow transgender boys to join the organization, which was previously not allowed.

The transgender community in Gainesville has been vocal in recent days, questioning if the city’s insurance policy is discriminatory when it comes to obtaining the medically necessary Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to undergo a physical transition. Equality Florida’s Director of Transgender Inclusion Gina Duncan said that HRT is usually the …

The Santa Fe College Art Gallery has rescheduled its reception for a Gainesville exhibit honoring the victims of the Orlando Pulse Shooting. Originally scheduled for Sept. 2, the reception has been moved to Friday, Sept. 16, after Santa Fe closed because of Tropical Storm Hermine. It will start at 7 p.m. and will be …

Reporter Luke Sullivan attends a Tranquility meeting of transgender individuals in Gainesville to listen to their stories. (Music credit: “I dunno” by grapes) Subscribe to The Point, our free newsletter rounding up the most important regional and state news five days a week.